Samae Beach Koh Larn
A longer island beach with loungers and food nearby.
Beach free; ferry, transfers and sunbeds cost extra.
Review data sourceMake the short island crossing for clearer water and a beach day. Our three picks each have a public review history of at least 200 reviews.
PATTAYA, THAILANDCompare atmosphere, location and typical spend before you choose. Prices are estimated budgets, not guaranteed quotes; check the latest details before visiting.
A longer island beach with loungers and food nearby.
Beach free; ferry, transfers and sunbeds cost extra.
Review data sourcePretty sand and clear water, especially on a weekday morning.
Beach free; ferry, transfers and sunbeds cost extra.
Review data sourceA scenic choice for swimming and a slower pace.
Beach free; ferry, transfers and sunbeds cost extra.
Review data sourceCheck the return ferry time before leaving Bali Hai Pier.
There is more to Pattaya than one type of night or afternoon.
Browse all 38 guidesEach recommendation has at least 200 public reviews in a sourced snapshot. We use rating, review volume and relevance to build a useful shortlist, not an official Google ranking. The scores and counts are not updated live and may have changed. Typical spend figures are approximate 2026 visitor budgets drawn from published local price guides and representative attraction prices, not individually verified venue price lists. They exclude optional extras unless stated; check live menus, booking rates and taxes before paying.
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